Created on 2024-11-16

This image displays an open sketchbook or journal with two pages visible. The left page features a sketch of what appears to be a lamp post or possibly a pedestal with a prominent canopy on top. The right page contains multiple sketches of objects that seem to be various designs of lamps or lanterns, with distinct tall shapes, prominent handles, and cylindrical guards around where the light would be. The drawings are expressive, with bold black strokes, possibly created with a marker or ink brush, and there are splatters and smudges that suggest a loose and rapid style of sketching. There is text written on the right page, including what looks like a date and some other words that are less clear due to the handwriting style. The expressions "Protector Lamp & Lighting Co. Ltd." and "Flame Safety Lp" are legible among the text, suggesting that the sketches may be related to designs for safety lamps or lighting equipment by the mentioned company.

Created on 2024-11-14

The image shows a two-page spread in a sketchbook or journal. On the left page, there is a sketch of what appears to be a lantern or light fixture, with a distinctive decorative top. The sketch is done in a loose, expressive style using black ink or paint. On the right page, there are several more sketches or drawings, also in a bold, expressive style. These appear to depict various types of lighting fixtures or lamps, with curved and angular forms. The text at the bottom of the page mentions "Protector Lantern" and "Lighting Co. Ltd.", suggesting these may be product designs or sketches related to a lighting company. The overall impression is one of an artist or designer exploring and experimenting with different lighting design ideas through quick, gestural sketches in the pages of a sketchbook or journal.

Created on 2024-11-22

The image presents a sketchbook spread featuring two sketches of lanterns, accompanied by handwritten notes. **Left Sketch:** The left sketch depicts a lantern with a square base and a rectangular body. The lantern has a small, circular top with a handle attached to it. The sketch is rendered in black ink, with some areas left blank or partially filled in. The background of the sketch is white, with some faint marks and smudges visible. **Right Sketch:** The right sketch shows three lanterns arranged side by side. The lanterns have cylindrical bodies and flat tops with handles attached to them. The sketch is also rendered in black ink, with some areas left blank or partially filled in. The background of the sketch is white, with some faint marks and smudges visible. **Handwritten Notes:** The sketchbook spread includes handwritten notes in black ink. The notes are written in a cursive script and appear to be a mix of words and phrases. Some of the notes are illegible, while others seem to be referring to the lanterns depicted in the sketches. The notes are scattered throughout the spread, with some of them overlapping or intersecting with the sketches. **Overall:** The image suggests that the sketchbook is a personal and creative space for the artist to explore and express their ideas. The sketches of lanterns may be a study or a reference for a larger artwork, while the handwritten notes provide additional context and insight into the artist's thought process.